Homemade pie crust adds an extra layer of flaky, buttery goodness that you can't get from store bought doughs. An easy make ahead recipe, you can store the dough for several days before you need to assemble and bake your pie.
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Servings: 8people
Equipment
1 Food processor
1 Pastry cutter (If not using a food processor)
Ingredients
2.5cupsflour
1cupbutter(2 sticks)
1/2teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonssugar
6tablespoonsice water(may need a little more or less)
Instructions
Add 1.5 cups of flour, sugar, and salt to the food processor and pulse a few times to combine.
Cube up cold butter and scatter it across the top of the flour mixture.
Process for about 15 to 20 seconds or until the flour and butter start to form a paste or dough.
There should not be any dry, uncovered flour left in the bottom when it is ready. You should notice that the flour has a pale yellow color and should press together easily.
Use a spatula to scrap down the sides of the food processor bowl.
Add in the remaining cup of flour and pulse about 4 to 5 times or until the dough breaks up and feels crumbly. The flour should be pretty evenly distributed at this point.
Remove the pie dough from the food processor and place it in a medium mixing bowl. Sprinkle on about 4 tablespoons of water over it and use a rubber spatula to press the dough together.
You will notice the dough starts to form larger clusters. At this point, you will need to test the dough to see if it needs more water. To do this, pinch a small amount of dough together. If it holds together, the pie crust dough is ready. But if it falls apart, add another tablespoon to the dough and press it into the dough.
Add additional tablespoons of water, blending it in, and testing the dough until it is ready.
Take the dough out of the bowl and gently form it into a ball on a clean surface in your kitchen.
Cut the ball in half and then flatten each half into roughly equal sized disks.
Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap or place in an sealable bag, pushing out any excess air before sealing. You need to store the dough for at least an hour in the fridge before using to make your favorite pies, appetizers, and tasty treats.
Notes
*See above for instructions to make the pie crust without a food processor.**For instructions on blind baking the crust, see above.***For instructions on rolling out the dough, see above in the post.****For general instructions on making a double crust pie, see above in the post.